Английская Википедия:Hard Line (album)
Шаблон:Distinguish Шаблон:Infobox album Шаблон:Album ratings Hard Line is the fourth album by the American roots rock band the Blasters, released in 1985.[1][2] Dave Alvin quit the band shortly after the album's release.[3] The album peaked at No. 86 on the Billboard 200.[4]
The song "Dark Night" was featured in the film From Dusk Till Dawn.[5]
Production
The album was produced by Jeff Eyrich, who had attended the same high school as the Alvins.[6][7] John Cougar Mellencamp wrote and produced one song; Mellencamp's producer, Don Gehman, produced "Just Another Sunday".[6] The album was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville.[8] Stan Lynch, David Hidalgo, and Larry Taylor appear on Hard Line.[9]
Critical reception
Trouser Press wrote that the "highlights include 'Trouble Bound' and 'Help You Dream', both featuring the Jordanaires."[10] The Washington Post thought that "Dave Alvin's songwriting has grown dramatically -- the melodies are finally as prominent as the rhythms, and the lyrics tell the hand-me-down stories of the best folk songs."[6] The Chicago Tribune called Dave Alvin "one of the most underrated lyricists in popular music."[11] The Los Angeles Times wrote that "the Blasters [have] become secure enough musically to lower the instrumental voltage and let Phil Alvin’s vocals take center stage."[12] The Sun Sentinel opined that "the Blasters sound as if they took a long trip through the United States and sponged up every pop music form they ran into."[13]
Track listing
All tracks written by Dave Alvin, except where noted.Шаблон:Track listing
Personnel
- The Blasters
- Phil Alvin – vocals, guitar
- John Bazz – bass guitar
- Dave Alvin – lead guitar
- Bill Bateman – drums
- Gene Taylor - piano
References
Further reading
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